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Leixlip Gardaí attended a road traffic collision yesterday in Kildare (Thursday, October 9.)
One driver failed a roadside breath test and was arrested for drink driving.
The evidential breath reading was 141 µg/100ml — over six times the legal limit.
The driver also had no insurance and the vehicle was seized.
The motorist has been charged and will appear in court at a later date.
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Penalties:
Disqualification up to six years;
Fine of up to €5,000;
Possible six months' imprisonment.
The message from An Garda Síochána Kildare is: “Never drink and drive. Always ensure you’re insured and fit to drive. #ArriveAlive #DrinkDriving #GardaTraffic #LeixlipGardai.”
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